GRE Word List
PANACEA
a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
The meaning of the word panacea is a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all.
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romp | one that romps |
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amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |
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